Jannik Sinner won the ATP Finals for the first time after Sunday’s 6-4 6-4 victory over Taylor Fritz in the final. His undefeated run to the title was marked by unwavering dominance from the first match.\u00a0Sinner did not drop a set in the week-long tournament\u2014the first time this has happened since 1986 and ensured that he capped off his standout season by breaking another ATP record.<\/p>\n
When the ATP Finals prize money breakdown was revealed a couple of weeks ago, it was structured in such a way that the champion would benefit from the highest prize money in men’s tennis history.<\/p>\n
A record $15,250,000 was allocated for the entire tournament for the best eight singles and doubles players in Turin. Sinner will now take home a massive chunk of that kitty as the undefeated champion, quoted as $4,881,500.<\/p>\n
This is the highest-ever payout at the year-end championships, beating Novak Djokovic’s prize money total of $4,740,300 from winning the 2022 edition.<\/p>\n
Additionally, this is also the largest paycheck handed to a singles player from an ATP-sanctioned event. While Grand Slams are considered the most lucrative tournaments in tennis, Sinner’s earnings from the ATP Finals topple the prize money for a champion from each of the four Majors.<\/p>\n
For context, Sinner also holds the record for the highest prize money received from a tennis tournament. He reportedly made $6 million for winning the Six Kings Slam exhibition in Saudi Arabia this past month. However, the event is not affiliated with the ATP.<\/p>\n
The large prize money purse at this year’s tournament ensured that none of the players left Turin empty-handed. All players received a participation fee of $331,000 for turning up\u00a0in all round-robin matches.<\/p>\n
Grigor Dimitrov and Stefanos Tsitsipas were the two alternates on site. Although they did not play a match, each will receive $155,000.<\/p>\n
Fritz was the second-highest earner during the week. The American No. 1 will take home $2,247,400 as a runner-up, more than what he received for a runner-up finish at this year’s US Open.<\/p>\n
Alexander Zverev, meanwhile, will get $1,520,500 for reaching the semifinal with three round-robin match wins. The other losing semifinalist, Casper Ruud, will bank $1,124,000 for winning two group matches.<\/p>\n
Carlos Alcaraz’s underwhelming performance at the tournament will still be compensated. The Spaniard will receive $727,500. He won one round-robin match.<\/p>\n
Main photo credit: Mike Frey-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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